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Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) remains a cornerstone of federal contractor compliance, requiring businesses to take proactive steps to hire and retain protected veterans. As of 2026, contractors must navigate updated jurisdictional thresholds–now set at $200,000–and aim for the current national veteran hiring benchmark of 5.1%. Compliance hinges on three primary actions: maintaining a written